1915 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson #88 SGC 96 Mint 9. A
dream will come true for one sophisticated collector here, as
Heritage presents one of the most remarkable E145-2 Cracker Jack
cards to be placed upon the auction block in recent memory. Those
with even a passing knowledge of the baseball collectibles can
appreciate the scarcity and desirability of any Mint condition
Mathewson baseball card. Mathewson's illustrious career was largely
cemented in history by the time this card came to market. His
career earned Matty a well justified place in Cooperstown's
inaugural class of five legends of the game. A hero off the field
as well, Christy's death by pneumonia in 1925 was the delayed
result of a poisonous gas attack occurring during his service in
World War I . Issued only a year shy of his retirement from
professional baseball, the multi-colored portrait is of a very
young Mathewson, printed with a alarmingly high degree of
precision. His image and surrounding flawless red field are
interrupted only by the "Cracker Jack BALL PLAYERS" tag line is
centered about as perfect as could possibly be. The borders are
bright and fresh, the back is a strong strike resulting in fully
legible lettering. To be critical beyond the point of reason we
will add there are micro print dots within the white frame and a
few on the reverse. If one passes on this card for that reason the
lucky winner will be eternally grateful. Do we even need to add
this is the highest graded example known? Stunning Mint condition.